Head of Development Monitoring Location: London, Leeds or Bristol Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Bonus + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Benefits
About the Company
Join a rapidly expanding property consultancy that, since inception just three years ago, has grown from a boutique practice into a multi-office operation across four UK locations. With over £300m of live projects and a team of 30+ professionals, the business has established itself as a respected and ambitious player in the commercial property sector.
This next phase of growth represents a significant step in their journey. With established Project Management, Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying teams already in place, the firm is now looking to strengthen and elevate its Development Monitoring capability at leadership level.
The culture is collaborative, quality-driven and entrepreneurial, combining technical excellence with strong client relationships and commercial awareness.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Head of Development Monitoring to lead, shape and grow the Development Monitoring service line across the business.
This is a strategic leadership role, offering the opportunity to define best practice, drive quality standards, and build a high-performing team. You will work closely with investors, funders, developers and joint venture partners, providing trusted oversight and commercially astute advice across a range of development projects.
This role is ideal for an experienced monitoring professional who thrives in a high-growth environment and wants to play a central part in scaling a dynamic consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Lead and grow the Development Monitoring function across all offices • Define service standards, reporting frameworks and quality assurance processes • Contribute to business strategy and support continued expansion
Technical & Commercial Oversight
• Undertake and oversee development monitoring appointments on behalf of funders and investors
• Review technical due diligence, cost plans, procurement strategies and development programmes
• Provide clear, strategic reporting to lenders, investment committees and stakeholders • Identify, assess and mitigate development risk
Delivery & Quality Assurance
• Establish robust monitoring methodologies and consistent reporting standards • Ensure contractual, statutory and funding compliance • Act as senior escalation point on complex or high-value projects
Team & Business Growth
• Mentor and develop monitoring professionals • Collaborate with PM, BS and QS teams to provide integrated client solutions • Support new business initiatives, pitches and client relationship development
Candidate Profile
• Chartered professional (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent preferred)
• Significant experience in Development Monitoring / Project Monitoring
• Strong understanding of development processes, contracts, risk management and
funding structures • Confident managing senior-level client relationships
• Commercially astute with strong report-writing capability
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to help grow a service line
Package & Benefits
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Performance-related bonus • Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown (total 29 days)
• Annual incentive trips abroad with the team
Why Join?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a consultancy at a pivotal growth stage, operating across four offices, delivering over £300m of live schemes, and expanding its leadership team.
You will play a defining role in shaping the Development Monitoring offering, working alongside highly regarded Project Management, Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying professionals within a supportive and ambitious environment.